UP NEET PG 2026 counselling begins October 21: dates, fees and how to register
By TUF News Desk · Published 20 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Medical graduates who want an MD, MS, diploma or DNB seat in Uttar Pradesh should have October 21 marked on their calendars. The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP, has released the Round 1 schedule for UP NEET PG 2026 counselling, and online registration opens that day at 2 pm.
The notification, dated October 17, covers state-quota seats in government and private medical colleges, institutes and universities across the state. Registration stays open till October 26, 11 am.
Round 1 dates at a glance
- Online registration: October 21 (2 pm) to October 26 (11 am)
- Registration fee and security fee payment: October 21 (2 pm) to October 26 (2 pm)
- Merit list declaration: October 26
- Online choice filling: October 26 (5 pm) to October 30 (5 pm)
- Seat allotment result: November 2
- Allotment letter download and admission: November 3 to 7, and again November 12 to 13
How to register
Everything runs through the official UP NEET counselling portal. Open the homepage, select PG counselling, click the registration link, enter your details, upload your documents, pay the registration and security fees, and submit. Save the confirmation page once you are done.
The DGME also posts counselling updates on dgme.up.gov.in. Check both sites rather than trusting forwarded links.
After the merit list is published on October 26, shortlisted candidates can fill their choices from 5 pm the same day. Enter your course and college preferences in order; seats are allotted on merit, preference order, category and seat availability. Those who get a seat must download the allotment letter within the window and report to the allotted college with their documents to complete admission.
Keep these ready before you apply
Most UP NEET PG aspirants will need their NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree and internship completion certificates, medical council registration, category and domicile documents, ID proof and recent photographs. The admission documents checklist covers the standard paperwork in detail.
UP’s government medical colleges include King George’s Medical University, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences and the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, all of which appear on the state-quota seat matrix.
Frequently asked questions
When does UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 registration start?
Registration opens October 21 at 2 pm and closes October 26 at 11 am. The fee and security deposit must be paid by October 26 at 2 pm.
When is the UP NEET PG Round 1 seat allotment result?
November 2. Admission formalities run in two spells: November 3 to 7 and November 12 to 13.
Who can apply for UP NEET PG 2026 counselling?
Candidates who qualified NEET PG 2026 and want MD, MS, diploma or DNB seats under the UP state quota in government or private medical colleges, institutes and universities.
Where do I register?
On the official UP NEET counselling portal. Updates are also posted on dgme.up.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
When does UP NEET PG 2026 Round 1 registration start?
October 21, 2026 at 2 pm. Registration closes on October 26 at 11 am, and the registration fee and security deposit must be paid by October 26 at 2 pm.
When is the UP NEET PG Round 1 seat allotment result?
November 2, 2026. Admission formalities run in two spells: November 3 to 7 and November 12 to 13.
Who can apply for UP NEET PG 2026 counselling?
Candidates who qualified NEET PG 2026 and want MD, MS, diploma or DNB seats under the UP state quota in government or private medical colleges, institutes and universities.
Where do I register for UP NEET PG counselling?
On the official UP NEET counselling portal, upneet.gov.in. The DGME also posts updates on dgme.up.gov.in.
Sources: Careers360, JagranJosh